The Rural Social Scheme (RSS) provides participants with farmer-friendly part-time work in your own locality at times that do not interfere with farm work. You, your spouse or sibling can work 19.5 hours each week. If you are currently in receipt of specified social welfare payments, you can put your talents to good use in some of the community and environmental projects on offer and at the same time obtain income support.

Meath Partnership implements The Rural Social Scheme (RSS) in Meath on behalf the Department of Social Protection. The scheme aims:

To provide income support for farmers and fishermen who are currently in receipt of specific long-term social welfare payments, and

To provide certain services of benefit to rural communities by harnessing the skills and talents available among low-income farmers and fishermen.

The scheme is operating at its full potential with a supervisor and 22 participants in various positions among 15 community groups across County Meath. Keep your eye on this site for extra allocation of placements on the Rural Social Scheme. In the meantime contact Barbara Gaynor on 046 9280790.

Rural Social Scheme calling all Community and Voluntary Groups

If you are a Community or Voluntary Group interested in availing of the services of a Rural Social Scheme participant for 19.5 hours per week, then Meath Partnership would be delighted to hear from you. The type of work carried out by RSS participants includes: